Although
diving is believed to be a dangerous
hobby to adopt, Alex himself was
determined to prove to everyone
that accidents are usually being
excessively emphasized and can be
minimized if the diver is given
quality training and mental uplifting
throughout the entire process. Thus,
fun can be enjoyed to the fullest
while mishaps are practically reduced
to none.
For
the first few years, response grew
immensely and Fishermen's Headquarters
gradually moved to a larger area
at Katong Mall.
People
came not only as individuals but
also from schools, clubs and organizations
to enroll as Open Water Divers.
Many amateur and professional divers
soon grew attached to the dive centre.
Plans
to expand the Fishermen Scuba Studio
network beyond Singapore were later
initiated. Within a few years time,
Fishermen Scuba Studio was established
Asia-wide in Malaysia (Pulau Tioman
and Aur), Thailand (Phuket) and
Philippines (Cebu). These new Dive
Centres' purpose is to manage the
unceasing influx of foreign and
local divers.
Over
the years, the agency had received
numerous recognition from various
large organizations, especially
the Scuba Schools International
(SSI). One of the highest awards
presented to Fishermen was the 200
DIVERS/ANNUM award, which signified
that Fishermen had certified more
than 200 divers annually. However,
the exact amount far exceeded that
as the actual quantity of Open Water
Divers being certified for the past
3 years alone went beyond 2000 people!
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